A Sad and Beautiful World released in theatres on 24 July 2026. The Arabic-language romantic drama is directed by Cyril Aris. It stars Mounia Akl and Hasan Akil in the lead roles.
The film follows childhood sweethearts Nino and Yasmina across three decades of passion, loss and hope.
Torn between love and survival, they must decide whether to build a life in Lebanon or leave amid the country’s ongoing challenges.
This article shares the latest available USA gross, worldwide collections and day-wise box office performance.
A Sad and Beautiful World Total Box Office Collection
A Sad and Beautiful World opened in limited release in the USA and collected $0.009 Millions over its first weekend. Most of its earnings so far have come from international markets. The current worldwide total stands at approximately $0.09 Millions. The film’s theatrical performance remains limited. Estimates will be revised when further data arrives.
| Schedule | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | Data not found |
| First Week | $0.009 Millions |
| USA Gross | $0.009 Millions |
| Overseas | $0.08 Millions |
| Lifetime WW Collection | $0.09 Millions |
A Sad and Beautiful World Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | US Collection Gross (Millions) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Friday, 24 July 2026 | Data not found | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | Saturday, 25 July 2026 | Data not found | Data not found |
| Day 3 | Sunday, 26 July 2026 | Data not found | Data not found |
| Total US Gross | – | $0.009 Millions | – |
| Total Worldwide Gross | – | $0.09 Millions | – |
A Sad and Beautiful World 2026 Overview
- Title: A Sad and Beautiful World
- Directed by: Cyril Aris
- Written by: Cyril Aris, Bane Fakih
- Produced by: Jennifer Goyne Blake, Georg Neubert, Georges Schoucair, April Shih, Jasper Wiedhöft
- Actor: Hasan Akil
- Actress: Mounia Akl
- Other Cast: Julia Kassar, Camille Salameh, Tino Karam, Nadyn Chalhoub
- Cinematography: Joe Saade
- Edited by: Nat Sanders, Nadia Ben Rachid
- Music by: Anthony Sahyoun
- Production Companies: Abbout Productions, Reynard Films, Diversity Hire
- Distributed by: Watermelon Pictures
- Release Date: 24 July 2026 (Limited)
- Running Time: 110 minutes
- Country: Lebanon
- Language: Arabic
- Film Industry: Lebanese Cinema
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Censor Rating: NR
About The Film
A Sad and Beautiful World follows Nino and Yasmina, childhood sweethearts who were born one minute apart on the same day.
They lose touch after their school years and reunite years later as adults amid the changing social and political landscape of Lebanon.
Nino has grown into an optimistic restaurateur, while Yasmina works as a more sceptical consultant. Their reconnection spans three decades and explores themes of love, survival, belonging, and the decision of whether to build a life in their home country or leave amid ongoing challenges.
The story blends humour and emotion as the couple navigates personal and national uncertainties. The film is written and directed by Cyril Aris in his feature debut.
It stars Mounia Akl and Hasan Akil in the lead roles, with supporting performances from Julia Kassar and others. The runtime is approximately 110 minutes.
It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2025 and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on 24 July 2026.
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